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111 stranded Filipino seafarers from China repatriated.
A total of 111 stranded Filipino seafarers and the remains of two Filipino seamen were brought home by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday.
According to the DFA, the seafarers came from nine different Chinese fishing vessels, all of which were stranded at sea for the past several months as countries around the world including China-the origin of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic-closed their respective borders to avoid the spread of the respiratory disease.Posted On:25-Jul-2020
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Hong Kong's sudden virus spike could be caused by its seafarers.
Hong Kong's sudden spike in coronavirus cases may have stemmed from its willingness to let seafarers skip quarantine while changing ships in the city, a leading health expert said.
After its previous success tackling the disease and ending local transmission, case numbers in the densely packed finance hub increased this month, sparking fears of a new outbreak spreading out of control.Posted On:25-Jul-2020
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New BIMCO clause to permit deviation for crew changes.
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 across the world, one of the biggest challenges facing the shipping industry has been protecting the health and wellbeing of seafarers.
As nation states began to impose restrictions on movement and the lockdown of ports, it has become increasingly problematic to effect crew changes for those whose contracts have ended and/or for those crew that are in need of relief. More and more shipowners have been forced to weigh the immediate needs of the crew against compliance with contracts of carriage which provide little flexibility for such unique circumstances - often resulting in legal challenges from unsympathetic charterers.Posted On:25-Jul-2020
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US CDC Calls for Input Before Resumption of North American Cruising.
In what is being seen as potentially a key step for the resumption of cruising in North America, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a request for information seeking input to inform future public health guidance and preventative measures relating to travel on cruise ships. Interested persons or organizations are invited to participate by submitting comments that will be used to inform future public health guidance and preventative measures relating to travel on cruise ships.Posted On:25-Jul-2020
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AIDA Crew Members Test Positive for COVID-19.
Ten crew members hired to work on AIDA cruise ships have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the German newspaper NDR. The German office for health and social affairs announced this news today. The newspaper states that "the detection of these infections is the result of the company s preventive measures to prepare women and men to start work. The crews had been flown in from their home countries in Asia via Rostock-Laage (AIDA s headquarters) during the week. The company has decided not to allow the two ships to leave for the time being."Posted On:25-Jul-2020
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